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Collegiate Duals (Tuesday)
Penn State (7-0, 0-0 B1G) took down No. 5 Iowa State (7-2) 22-12 in the Blue Pool final at the 2022 Collegiate Duals. Penn State closed out the two-day event in New Orleans' Morial Convention Center with a 3-0 record after the big win in the top-five match-up with the Cyclones.
No. 7 N.C. State wrestling team wins Journeyman Collegiate Duals – NC State University Athletics
N.C. State junior Jarrett Trombley strutted through the halls of the New Orleans Convention Center with an over sized cup in his hand.
Ryan Earns Win No. 300 with 23-12 Victory Over No. 21 Lehigh – Ohio State Buckeyes
No. 3 Ohio State (6-1) earned career dual win No. 300 for Tom Ryan, head coach of the Buckeyes, with a 23-12 victory over No. 21 Lehigh Tuesday at the 2022 Collegiate Duals at the New Orleans Convention Center.
Cal Poly Claims Fifth Place in Collegiate Duals with win over Lock Haven – Cal Poly
Cal Poly claimed fifth place in the Collegiate Wrestling Duals on Tuesday at the New Orleans Convention Center, defeating Lock Haven 23-15.
The Cornell wrestling team won seven matches, including three by fall, to run past No. 21 North Carolina 31-9 on Tuesday afternoon at the New Orleans Convention Center on day two of the Collegiate Duals. The Big Red evened its record at 2-2 with the victory over the Tar Heels, claiming third place in the Blue Pool.
InterMat Wrestling – 2022 Collegiate Duals Blue Pool Championship Final Results
InterMat Wrestling – 2022 Collegiate Duals Red Pool Championship Final Results
More Men’s College News
Division I
No. 25 Mountaineers Post Pair of Home Shutouts – App State Athletics
App State Wrestling allowed no team points in a doubleheader that provided plenty of firsts for the Mountaineers.
Camels sweep Purdue Duals – Campbell University
Campbell claimed all three of its matches Tuesday at the Purdue Duals at Holloway Gymnasium.
No. 10 Wrestling Dominates No. 15 NDSU for Second Conference Win – University of Missouri Athletics
The No. 10-ranked University of Missouri wrestling team toppled No. 15-ranked North Dakota State, 28-11, Tuesday, Dec. 20 inside the Hearnes Center.
Following a two-year hiatus, the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships will return to NOW Arena in suburban Hoffman Estates, Ill. The 58th edition of the most prestigious non-conference wrestling tournament in the nation will take place December 29-30.
Bulldogs Pick Up Road Victory at LIU – The Citadel Athletics
The Citadel wrestling team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 23-18 victory over LIU Monday night on Long Island.
Gardner-Webb jumped out to a 12-0 lead Monday night at Ohio University before falling to the Bobcats 23-15 in the team's fifth dual of the season.
West Virginia Blasts Past Fairmont State – West Virginia University Athletics
In front of 681 fans, the West Virginia University wrestling team claimed eight wins by fall on its way to a 48-6 victory over Fairmont State at the WVU Coliseum on Monday night.
COOK HONORED AS BIG 12 WRESTLER OF THE WEEK – South Dakota State University Athletics
South Dakota State 165-pounder Tanner Cook was honored Tuesday as Big 12 Conference Wrestler of the Week after defeating another nationally ranked opponent in convincing fashion.
Henson named ACC Wrestler of the Week – Virginia Tech Athletics
The No. 8 Hokies wrestling team continues to stack on the accolades as freshman Caleb Henson was named ACC Wrestler of the Week for the second time this season, becoming the first Hokie true freshman to win the award twice in one season.
Division II
Zeth Brower is named Co-SACC Wrestler of The Week – Lander University
For the second time this season, Zeth Brower has been named the South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Wrestler of The Week.
Pitt-Johnstown two-time NCAA All-American Jacob Ealy, the top-ranked wrestler in the country at 149 lbs., was named the PSAC Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday after posting a perfect 5-0 record and winning the championship at the 2022 Midwest Classic in Indianapolis.
Blake Miller Named MEC Wrestler of the Week – West Liberty University Athletics
West Liberty's 157-pound Blake Miller has been named the Mountain East Conference Wrestler of the Week, announced by the conference office today.
WRES | Hermosillo earns second RMAC Wrestler of the Week Honor – Adams State University Athletics
For the second time this season, Adams State's Noah Hermosillo was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Wrestler of the Week, as announced by conference officials on Tuesday afternoon.
Ouachita’s Green Tabbed GLVC Wrestler of the Week – Great Lakes Valley Conference
Ouachita Baptist University senior Johnny Green has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Wrestler of the Week, it was announced by the league office Tuesday.
Dylan Lucas Earns MIAA Award – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics
Central Oklahoma's Dylan Lucas has been named MIAA Wrestler of the Week, the league office announced Monday.
Steffen named NSIC Wrestler of the Week – SMSU Athletics
Southwest Minnesota State University's Caden Steffen has been named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Wrestler of the Week for the second time this season.
Division III
Browning Named MIAA Athlete of the Week – Trine University Athletics
Sophomore John Browning has been named this week's Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Wrestling Athlete of the Week after he finished the weekend's worth of competition undefeated.
Josh Woodrey named CCIW Men's Wrestler of the Week – Augustana College Athletics
Josh Woodrey of Augustana men's wrestling has been named the CCIW Student-Athlete of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon.
NAIA
15th ranked O'Brian Black takes home his first MSC Wrestler of the Week honor this season after going 3-0 at the Fire Duals.
Luton from Stars nabs SAC wrestler of week – Oklahoma City University Athletics
Keegan Luton of Oklahoma City University took Oklahoma Ford Dealers Sooner Athletic Conference men's wrestler of the week.
Women’s College News
Women's Weekly: The Rise Of Adaugo Nwachukwu – FloWrestling
The sky is the limit for Iowa Wesleyan's Adaugo Nwachukwu, while King and North Central are in a tight race for NCAA supremacy.
The No. 4 Colorado Mesa women's wrestling team ran their dual win streak to 18 matches after going 6-0 at the Las Vegas Desert Duals on Sunday (Dec. 18) at the Flamingo Hilton Hotel and hosted by Wartburg College.
Brinley Green of Rawlins to Wrestle at Sioux Falls – WyoPreps.com
Rawlins senior Brinley Green has signed to continue her wrestling career at the next level.
Aguayo Tabbed as CCIW Wrestler of the Week – North Central College Athletics
For the third consecutive week, the North Central College women's wrestling team was honored by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) as Junior Alondra Aguayo was named CCIW wrestler of the week for the first time in her career.
Casey Barnett has been named G-MAC Wrestler of the Week.
High School News
Iowa Girls Are Making History During Inaugural Wrestling Season – FloWrestling
There's nothing like making history — especially when it's at your hometown high school.
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dual Classic Matchups Announced – Owrestle
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the matchups and schedule for the inaugural National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dual Classic presented by Cliff Keen Athletic and Territory Resources.
Center Line’s Seth Fulton loses weight, gains on wrestling mat – Macomb Daily
There are wrestlers who’ve been on the mat since they were kindergartners.
Bridgewater-Raritan's wrestling wins the Mike Dessino Invitational – My Central Jersey
When Kyle Murphy wrestled at Bloomsburg University, his practice partner was assistant coach Mike Dessino, a former humble star at the school with a calm demeanor, always challenging himself.
Huskies earn DII wrestling team title, Valley grapplers crowned champs | frontiersman.com
Last season, the Redington Huskies stood within reach of a state wrestling title, but ultimately they fell just short. Redington led by six points in the team standings heading into the finals, but Bethel used a strong showing in the final round to edge the Huskies by six.
High school wrestling notebook: Butler ends Waynesburg’s winning streak at 42 | Trib HSSN
When Butler defeated Waynesburg, 40-32, in wrestling Saturday, it was the Raiders’ first loss to a WPIAL team in 42 matches.
Champions crowned at the 2022 ASAA State Wrestling Championships – Alaska News Source
The Lathrop Malemutes complete the three-peat, winning the ASAA girl’s State Wrestling team title for the third year in a row on Saturday, hile both the South Anchorage Wolverines and the Redington Huskies went from runner-ups last year to team title champions in Division I and Division II for the boys.
The Kalispell Flathead Braves Brawlers won the two-day 51st annual Tri-State wrestling tournament that concluded on Saturday here.
Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls.
The committee which selects the National Girls High School Rankings for individual athletes, which includes representation from USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, kicks off the 2022-23 season with its first-ever early season team ranking.
High School Wrestling Focus: Byron's Carter Geerts continues to flex his muscle – Post Bulletin
The Byron senior and University of Minnesota Duluth football commit took his lumps as a middle schooler, but that has only made him the wrestler he is today.
The Kasson-Mantorville put on a clinic Saturday, knocking off the top-two ranked 170-pounders in Class AAA to secure a title at the prestigious event.
Alleged sex assault involves high school wrestling team, Catawba County deputies say – WSOCTV
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault involving high schoolers.
International News
Ranking Series calendar finalized, UWW approves 2kg weight tolerance | United World Wrestling
The United World Wrestling has defined the host for the Ranking Series in 2023 and allow a two-kilogram weight tolerance for wrestlers at each Ranking Series event starting next year.
UWW optimistic of Cambodia as sports host – Khmer Times
United World Wrestling (UWW) is positive that Cambodia will succeed in hosting the international events, especially the SEA Games-ASEAN Para Games 2023 and the Asian Youth Games 2029 in Cambodia.
Vietnam tops Southeast Asia Wrestling Championship – Khmer Times
Vietnam maintained its stature as the pre-eminent wrestling powerhouse in the region by topping the 2022 Southeast Asian Wrestling Championship.
OSU wrestling team delivers blanket donations to James Cancer Hospital – WDTN
The Ohio State Wrestling Team is showing their hearts during the season of giving.
Podcasts & Video
Episode 65 Near Falls in the WPIAL week 6. by Near Falls With DHall
In this edition of the show Kaz and DHall are joined by 2 fantastic guests. Andrew Binni fresh off a King of the Mountain Championship, as well as Jacob Ealy Midwest Classic Champion. Come in and enjoy some wrestling.
Brett Penager is the founding partner of Chiro One Wellness Centers. He previously worked at USA Wrestling and was a scholarship wrestler at Wisconsin.
The Bader Show – Mark Manning – FloWrestling
Nebraska head coach Mark Manning joins the show to talk about his journey in the sport, his coaching career and coaching the great Jordan Burroughs.
The Bader Show – Kyle Klingman – FloWrestling
Kyle joins Bader in studio and we get the rundown on Klingman's introduction into wrestling and his never ending thirst for knowledge of the sport.
Near Fall: The NJ Wrestling Podcast – Season 4, Episode 2 by Near Fall: The NJ Wrestling Podcast
In this special season opener episode, Donald previews this last week's opening matches and tournament, gives a preview into the upcoming week matchups, as well as provides some updates on the site and our upcoming live streaming coverage.
Jim Andrassy and Zeb Miller talk about the Golden Flashes 2022 December in Las Vegas at Cliff Keen, Ohio State dual and Northern Illinois dual.
